Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Salary up to £70,000 per annum DOE Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 Join our fantastic team We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our incredible team. This position is primarily based at our Yeovil Practice with the opportunity to work at our Sherborne branch. You will be fully supported by our Clinical Director and Head Veterinary Nurse, and we are always happy to support any certificates that you may want to pursue, alongside our Academy support at IVC Evidensia. Shift patterns that work for you You will work 40 hours across 4.5 days per week with 1:3 Saturday mornings. We understand that a work-life balance is important, and we are open to a flexible working pattern which is why there is no OOH requirement. More about Kingston Veterinary Group The Kingston Veterinary Group has a wide client base of small animal, farm, and equine clients in both Somerset and Dorset. Over the years, the practice has expanded with a small animal surgery in Yeovil and equine branches located in Longburton and Buckhorn Weston. In October 2018 the practice started its daily running under the management of IVC Evidensia. Kingston Vets has always strived for the highest in client and animal care, this move increases the resources available to the practice to keep achieving this. We pride our culture on being open and honest, we listen and share ideas and suggestions within the team, we celebrate successes inside and outside of work, and most importantly we are committed to offering development and training to each individual within our team to encourage self-development and future opportunity within the business. We are extremely proud of the people who work for us, we support flexibility and diversity in the workplace, so if you are looking to join a fast-paced team in delivering the best care in the veterinary industry we would love you to come and join us. About the Team and Culture We have 10 Veterinary Surgeons, as we are a mixed practice some work between large and small animal caseloads, 5 registered veterinary nurses, 2 Trainee nurses and a support team of 13. Across the sites, we have 2 certificate holders, and we specialise in Laparoscopic spays. We hold regular events for team-building purposes and support local charities, events and shows, and we hold regular meetings for the farming community. Because our people matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday Wellbeing Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Development £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees Additional Benefits Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

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